Scams & Fraud

WV House Majority leader speaks on his sponsorship of House Bill 4985

People are losing billions a year to crypto scams. If we had to pick someone to blame (besides criminals), it might be Cupid. Romance scams have become one of the top drivers of crypto currency fraud.

If we really want to keep ourselves - and our money - safe from fraud, we must all come to terms with one thing: our personal information is likely already out there. Many entities have our personal information – credit card and bank account numbers, Social Security numbers, and health-related information – and data breaches have most likely exposed it. So, what can we do to protect ourselves after the fact?

Harrisburg, PA - Romance scams are more prevalent than ever, and they target individuals of all backgrounds and ages.

View the latest information and articles from AARP Maine on scams, updates and ways to get involved in fraud prevention.

Strengthening Our Defenses Against Fraud & ID Theft

AARP Nebraska is shining a light on the urgent need to stop gift card payment scams in our state. Nebraska Legislature Bill 955 has the potential to do exactly that so long as it gains overwhelming support at the January 30 hearing from State Senators comprising the Banking, Commerce, and Insurance Legislative Committee.

Getting tickets to must-see concerts is becoming harder than ever. From presale signup to waiting hours online and still missing out on the tickets you want, criminals have a solution – and it’s costing consumers a lot of money in fraudulent ticket purchases. With most concert venues switching to digital tickets only, it is easier than ever to produce counterfeit tickets. And with many of the top shows selling out instantly the market for resale tickets is larger than ever. Here are three tips to avoid buying a worthless ticket.

If you haven't already, it's time to commit to being more fraud aware this year. Here are three simple words how to stop a scam.

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